Bremerhaven climate
Bremerhaven (Bremen, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 790 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bremerhaven climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 338 | −130 | 134 | 753.0 | 17 |
| Feb | 440 | −130 | 235 | 592.3 | 16 |
| Mar | 846 | 133 | 440 | 522.0 | 12 |
| Apr | 1356 | 439 | 847 | 401.6 | 3 |
| May | 1763 | 846 | 1254 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 2068 | 1153 | 1661 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 2272 | 1457 | 1865 | 853.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 2272 | 1457 | 1864 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 1966 | 1151 | 1558 | 622.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 1456 | 744 | 1050 | 692.7 | 1 |
| Nov | 847 | 338 | 642 | 702.7 | 4 |
| Dec | 440 | 133 | 337 | 763.0 | 12 |
| Year | 2272 | −130 | 949 | 79031 | 64 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94% | 81% | 0.6 | 7:00 |
| Feb | 91% | 77% | 1.3 | 9:43 |
| Mar | 87% | 71% | 2.5 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 82% | 62% | 4.2 | 13:55 |
| May | 80% | 66% | 5.1 | 15:53 |
| Jun | 80% | 71% | 5.3 | 17:01 |
| Jul | 79% | 68% | 5.1 | 16:32 |
| Aug | 79% | 68% | 4.3 | 14:47 |
| Sep | 81% | 68% | 3.1 | 12:35 |
| Oct | 87% | 71% | 1.7 | 10:26 |
| Nov | 93% | 79% | 0.7 | 8:29 |
| Dec | 94% | 81% | 0.4 | 7:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bremerhaven is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C72 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C38 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.8 °C30.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 790 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 29% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (85 mm3.4 in), the driest is April (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 79% in July to 94% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 62%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in August to 15 km/h (9 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.5 hours in December to 17.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January and February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 11 cm.
Best time to visit Bremerhaven
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 22 °C72 °F. Precipitation is 62 mm2.5 in to 85 mm3.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C38 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bremerhaven
- Winter (December–February) — highs 338 to 4 °C40 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C33 °F, about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 846 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 133 to 8 °C46 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2068 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 1153 to 14 °C57 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 847 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 338 to 11 °C51 °F, about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Bremerhaven compares
The nearest larger place is Oldenburg, about 52 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Bremerhaven has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Bremerhaven is the 48th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 20th wettest. See all of them on the Germany climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Groningen (The Netherlands, Cfb), Zwolle (The Netherlands, Cfb) and Enschede (The Netherlands, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Oldenburg 52 km · 10 °C49 °F · 760 mm30 in
- Climate in Bremen 55 km · 9 °C49 °F · 752 mm30 in
- Climate in Hamburg 94 km · 9 °C49 °F · 753 mm30 in
- Climate in Kiel 133 km · 9 °C49 °F · 757 mm30 in
- Climate in Groningen 138 km · 10 °C50 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Lübeck 143 km · 9 °C48 °F · 705 mm28 in
- Climate in Osnabrück 147 km · 10 °C49 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Climate in Hannover 153 km · 10 °C49 °F · 726 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bremerhaven?
July is the warmest month in Bremerhaven. Its average high is 22 °C (72 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bremerhaven?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (38 °F) and its average low is -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bremerhaven?
July is the wettest month with about 85 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Bremerhaven?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.